Trendspotting: Neon

by Alix Cohen

The street hasn’t seen neon in fashion since the 60s. Remember club clothes – part circus, part spaceman, the way Elton John used to dress? These are the colors of contemporary art, flavored martinis, glow-in-the-dark toys, camp. Softer interpretations look like popsicles. Undiluted, they’re about as emphatic as you can get.

Neon blue. Every on-trend manufacturer is showing this color, so choose by the fit. You can buy them at $500.00 or $15.00 (I think the Forever 21 version is close to this) Zipper fly with button closure. Five pocket styling. Cotton/Lycra. $180.00

Get out your metallic flats to wear instead of shorts or neon pink heels (watch how you sit, ladies.) Keep colors crisp and clean. Pale gray would be as smashing with this as another neon. Yellow mid-weight mini. Ribbed waistband. Slips on. Cotton/nylon/spandex. $145.00